Bake & Roast @SmithillsHall
Smithills Hall, Bolton BL1 7NP
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Business Info
- Address: Smithills Hall, Bolton BL1 7NP
- Cross Street: Smithills Dean Rd
- Cuisine: Contemporary | Delicatessen | English | European | Vegan | Vegetarian |
- Cost: | Very Inexpensive
- Category: Tearoom
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Available
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch |
- Parking: Car Park |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Android Pay | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: bakeandroast.com
- Phone: 01234 5678910
- Features: Outdoor Seating, Takeout Available, Healthy Options,
- Occasion: Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Quick Bite,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Tearoom (Breakfast 10-11am, Lunch 11-2pm, Light Bites All day) 10:00 - 16:00
- Thursday
- Tearoom (Breakfast 10-11am, Lunch 11-2pm, Light Bites All day) 10:00 - 16:00
- Afternoon Tea 11:30 - 16:00
- Friday
- Tearoom (Breakfast 10-11am, Lunch 11-2pm, Light Bites All day) 10:00 - 16:00
- Afternoon Tea 11:30 - 16:00
- Saturday
- Tearoom (Breakfast 10-11am, Lunch 11-2pm, Light Bites All day) 10:00 - 16:00
- Afternoon Tea 11:30 - 16:00
- Sunday
- Tearoom (Breakfast 10-11am, Lunch 11-2pm, Light Bites All day) 10:00 - 16:00
- Afternoon Tea 11:30 - 16:00
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.8 out of 5 stars based on 429 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 20, 2023
Terry c.
Really good experiance great staff and service
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- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 12, 2023
William P.
We are regulars and will continue to be so
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 11, 2023
Josie R.
Fabulous food, service and atmosphere. Would definitely recommend
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 05, 2023
Nora C.
Lovely lunchtime with my grandson with excellent food and service
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 22, 2023
Simon R.
It is always so good to be eating with Bake and Roast. The food is superb and always well presented. The service is excellent and the staff friendly and always welcoming. It is my first choice place to eat unless I wish to have a change which is very occasionally. First class. Would always recommend it to others before other eating establishments.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 21, 2023
Kath B.
Food was lovely, very tasty. Arrived in good time.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 16, 2023
Elizabeth W.
Absolutely loved our visit and tea. Staff were courteous and understanding when a member of the group was late. Great relaxing experience
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 14, 2023
Teresa T.
The staff were very attentive but not over the top with it. We had a very nice lunch at Bake&Roast, the quality of the food there is excellent. Always a good atmosphere when I’ve visited. Will be back again soon as I love it there!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 02, 2023
Louise W.
Always have a lovely time. Fantastic food and service : )
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 01, 2023
Anne B.
Our first visit to Bake & Roast. Food was good,( sausage rolls & sandwiches)service was friendly. Didn’t wait long for our lunch to arrive. Took some cakes home they were delicious. Thank you. We will definitely come again . Loved it.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Sep 30, 2023
Rosslyn C.
Great welcome, delicious food, efficient service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 29, 2023
Kath K.
Nice homely feel to the place.
Lovely, friendly staff x
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 09, 2023
Keith C.
Excellent. Great Service and lovely food in a delightful setting
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 06, 2023
Ruth M.
Always a great place to visit and the staff are friendly and attentive. The food is delicious
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 22, 2023
Margaret M.
Lovely food and staff. Nothing too much trouble. Thank you.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 18, 2023
VALERIE C.
Had to postpone my visit so contacted owners who kindly acknowledged, so met a friend there on Wednesday. Although the menu was limited and I understand why, we found enough to choose from. I tried the famous sausage roll which was delicious , followed on by the special cream scone. Very well presented and my only "negative" would be that there was little room on the wooden platter and I would love to see cheese scones.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 06, 2023
Clarice H.
lovely. could not have been any better, very enjoyable, will go again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 04, 2023
sue a.
Thoroughly enjoyed lunch. Definitely come again perhaps for breakfast menu. Being picky -“Ambience” would have been 10 if table wasn’t in full sun. Appreciate that blinds wouldn’t be in keeping with style of the Hall and blot out the lovely view. Perhaps summer/winter positioning of tables?
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 01, 2023
Andrew B.
Excellent food & coffees with very friendly service in a delightful setting.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 24, 2023
Julie B.
Lovely little cafa
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 18, 2023
Rebecca R.
Great afternoon, lovely setting and excellent food!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 17, 2023
Deb L.
We have visited Bake & Roast @smithills a few time now, we are always spoilt for choice with the range of the menu. The food is well presented and extremely good. Try to leave some room for delicious cake or opt to take out!
Thank you
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Jul 13, 2023
Vicky S.
Lovely food, well presented and in a nice setting. Friendly and helpful staff
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 29, 2023
Janice R.
Delicious afternoon tea and great service
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Jun 24, 2023
Sue P.
Lovely food and great service
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 05, 2023
Simon R.
Excellent as usual. Lovely staff who make you feel very welcome. Good food. Excellent venue and would recommend it to anyone. In July have booked an afternoon tea. Looking forward to that.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
May 21, 2023
Susan P.
Fantastic food and service, can’t wait to go back, would recommend 100%. Thankyou
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 29, 2023
Sandra C.
Lovely situation overlooking Smithills Hall gardens. Light, bright and airy room. Excellent and pleasant service. Reasonable prices, varied menu and delicious food. Highly recommended!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 29, 2023
Val P.
Just a lovely experience and great to visitEnjoy bringing friends and the welcome is always warm and friendly and food to die for!!!
Maybe a bit on the expensive side especially for a pensioner but we have to accept that these days I suppose
Thank you
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 15, 2023
Ann C.
Lovely little lunch with my two young granddaughters - very tasty, beautifully presented food and service with a smile! Definitely recommend and will be back - thank you.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 09, 2023
Elizabeth Z.
Helpful staff, great food, lovely setting!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 25, 2023
Pauline M.
Lovely food. Recomend the sausage rolls
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 21, 2023
Dawn B.
Had a truly wonderful time , the food was beautiful, staff were amazing. We shall definitely be back to try more things off the menu & cake counter . Thank you for a great experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 04, 2023
GILLIAN M.
Just love it at Bake & Roast !! Xx
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 26, 2023
Berni P.
Bake & Roast.. it’s fabulous… The quality of produce is exceptional, and the service was very good
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 19, 2023
Margaret L.
The food was amazing and beautifully presented. Front of house staff gave us a lovely welcome and were very attentive. We couldn’t manage a cake so took then to go. We will return.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 17, 2023
Catherine E.
Our lunch was lovely, I had a tartine & really enjoyed it. Coffee was good. All staff were so lovely, helpful & friendly.
Minor downsides: service was rather slow (it was quite busy) & the cakes were a bit disappointing, mine was a bit dry & bland & the lemon cake had way too much thick sugar crust.
Overall, it was enjoyable and we will eat here again...Will have the carrot cake next time, my friend said it was beautiful
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 11, 2023
Carole T.
The staff were really friendly and welcoming - we felt very much at home. The food was amazing, we had the almond cake and tea and really enjoyed it. As I am coeliac would love a couple more GF options. Will definitely be coming back again !!!!! Many thanks Kath & Carole xxxx
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 11, 2023
Richard C.
Great service, delicious afternoon tea. My one complaint is, we asked to take the leftover home (as there was plenty and it was delicious). They boxed it up no problem but all the sweet and savoury in the same box, didn't put the jam for the scone in. But this would not put me off going again. As i said, the food and service amazing, just a little more thought needed when boxing a takeaway up.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 08, 2023
Vicki H.
Lovely food and great service. We will definitely be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 05, 2023
Dawn M.
Everything excellent as always.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 30, 2023
Judith J.
Absolutely brilliant, food fantastic, lovely friendly staff, good venue could have been a tad warmer, will definitely recommend and have done already and will be back soon. Thank you!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 28, 2023
Katie D.
Fabulous food, a great selection. The lady who served us was extremely friendly and the food arrived quickly. Highly recommend and will definitely return
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 23, 2023
Les C.
Bake & Roast is lovely. I have known the company from their beginnings and was very much looking forward to visiting their new venture. This will be the first of many visits. Their food is wonderful and the owners and staff are lovely too.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 22, 2023
Mildred C.
A really lovely lunch time experience. Great food in a beautiful setting served by friendly staff.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 6/10
Jan 21, 2023
Susan R.
The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. However, I felt the bread that the bacon was served on could have been better or an option to have a barm cake or ciabatta option as the bread was a bit flimsy and tasteless. For £5 expected a bit more substantial bread/bun. This would not put me off going again though.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 6/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Oct 11, 2023
Susan W.
Very enjoyable afternoon lunch with family for my mother's 87th Birthday.. Thank you to all staff.. will recommend to friend.. on you lovely tea room..
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 03, 2023
Eileen G.
Lovely setting..welcoming staff.
Caters well for children and adults.
Food was tasty and fresh.
Black pudding sausage rolls especially.
Was not nice enough to sit out but outside space is great.
Could have cleared our table a bit sooner. But that was only complaint.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Sep 16, 2023
Lee J.
excellent food in a lovely setting, a warm welcome and friendly staff. Good service and a relaxed atmosphere. The noise of the coffee grinder/machine was an unwelcome distraction. The musical selection did not seem to fit the historical house setting. The price of £3.50 for just ONE small slice of toast with marmalade seemed excessive, stingy even, especially compared with the excellent sausage rolls.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 05, 2023
Adrienne W.
Very nice cafe and efficient, friendly staff. We enjoyed the sandwiches and sausage rolls...and great pots of tea! In a lovely setting for a walk after lunch too.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 05, 2023
Peter T.
A very welcoming environment set in a lovely setting. your staff couldnt have been more helpful and the food would encourage us to visit again
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 19, 2023
Margaret M.
Lovely outing for afternoon tea.
Staff so nice and welcoming.
Food delicious. The House setting In beautiful grounds encourages walking and enjoying its surroundings.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Feb 12, 2023
Jackie C.
Overall we had a lovely time, with lovely food. Service was a little bit slow but it was very busy. We will be back.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 11, 2023
Helen M.
Lovely place for a bite to eat or a cup of tea! Great choice of sandwiches and light bites at lunch.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 8/10
Jan 30, 2023
Carol F.
Food was delicious, service was slow initially as it was so busy but the improved. Staff very friendly. Will be returning
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 23, 2023
Donna A.
Overall the service was good but I've rated a 7 because we had to ask to order drinks on a couple of occasions and we had to ask for cutlery. I think also that napkins should be provided, we weren't given any and were not asked if we'd like some.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 8/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 6/10
Apr 08, 2023
Anne L.
All very nice place but a bit pricey. I had what amounted to a slice of toast with avocado and tomato plus 3 or 4 potato wedges. £ 12 .50 -not great value I thought. If I am comparing this with beer battered cod, chips mushy peas and tartare sauce for £13.95 (that's just £1.45 more) at Bob's Smithy I think the fish and chips for example are much better value.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 04, 2023
Samantha H.
Having been a customer of Bake and Roast at their shop, I could only assume a tearoom would be just as good! The food was wonderful, service was top notch, great selection of drinks, and fab cakes! Would recommend to anyone - but you must book first!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 21, 2023
Sheila A.
The food was absolutely delicious - very yummy carrot cake
The service was very friendly but somewhat chaotic
I’m sure we will have a return visit when things have settled down Wishing you every success
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 7/10
Oct 08, 2023
Nick T.
Lovely setting but the brunch menu seems a bit short in terms and there need to be more veggie options, some egg dishes, croissantes. Coffee was OK but not memorable and the slate plates were an irritant- food slides off. Sausage roll was nice and the bacon roll was liked
- Overall: 7/10
- Food: 7/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
May 20, 2023
Christine B.
Hi , we loved the brown bread muffins but found the white ones had too much bread for the filling. It would’ve been nice to perhaps have been offered a choice of sliced bread. There was not much chicken in my chicken sandwich and the cheese one was very sparse. Also, the soup was delicious as was the little cheese stick the salad trimmings were nice and fresh , and the scone was delicious , whilst the carrot cake was very tasty, we didn’t get a choice in the cake and we only got the one cake between two of us. Some of the other places we have visited have given us three tiny cakes apiece which I prefer and as you have such a lovely variety of your gorgeous home-made cakes. I feel you could perhaps do this also a little cheese biscuit, was tasty the shortbread biscuit was so so, the sausage roll was delicious and we had two pots of lovely tea. Service was beautiful and the owner is very handsome. The burgers you were doing on the next table looked absolutely beautiful and we shall certainly be calling back to try them. I asked you for beef and you said you had to stop doing it that day. Well I’ve had your beef many times before and it is exceptional as are most of the things you do. perhaps if you put that it is home-made the menu people will buy it and once they do they will be a customer for life. I could see you were very busy and you are obviously making a lot of people very happy. I hope you take what I have said in the spirit of constructive criticism, as I wish you both the very very best in your venture, and sometimes when we ask people what we can do better, they don’t tell us the
truth as I found out with my café , as they don’t want to hurt your feelings, we should certainly return to your beautiful Cafe . Best wishes